Chevrolet Blazer 1984

Model Blazer made in 1984 by Chevrolet got 10 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, structure and visibility. The car had some investigations: electrical system, suspension. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1984

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000PRO-A MOTORS, INC. E (Equipment)6194404/03/2006OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/23/200603/23/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryPro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
NotesThis recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
83V107000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/1983 to 08/01/1983V (Vehicle)1318110/18/1983MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/13/198310/21/1983
Defect SummaryThe right front crossover pipe, which carries brake hydraulic fluid, may break and leak fluid. this occurs when the right front fender skirt contacts the pipe and vibration causes the pipe to wear through.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryIf the position and clearance of the brake pipe are incorrect, the fender skirt will be adjusted and a replacement pipe will be installed.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks, four wheel drive.system: service brakes; front brake hydraulic crossover pipe.consequences of defect: fluid leakage will result in the loss of front braking,and an increase in stopping distance. an accident may result, particularly insituations requiring minimum stopping distance.note: an increase in brake pedal travel and illumination of the brake warninglight may indicate the problem exists.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
GM16151404/01/199592-153-1041072End gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw11/01/1995
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
GM56120404/01/199541076Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw11/01/1995
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
9310A34302/01/199339431Front door side glass binding/track disengagement. *tw11/01/1995

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PE87003GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/27/198607/16/1987ELECT. FAILURES/FIRES
 There is no summary currently available
SUSPENSION
PE88047GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/19/198811/07/1988REAR AXLE FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
EA89003GENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/07/198808/24/1990REAR AXLE SHAFT
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
CHILD SEAT
 My five week old son (now 9 mos) was thrown from his century smartfit classic carseat on june 15, 1999 during an automobile accident. the witness that removed the seat from our vehicle said that the buckle was still latched, yet my son managed to be thrown into the back of our chevy blazer. an investigator was sent in july 1999, but has not contacted us since then. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
05/15/1993106/01/1992
 Losing oil every 3,000 miles . tt gm manufacturer informed consumer this was okay for the motor to use 1 quart every 750 miles. *slc
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
 Fuel is leaking from the fuel tank. *ak
07/13/1996201/01/1995
 The fuel tank is leaking and this is a fire hazard.*ak consumer states this also happened in 1989 the vehicle developed a severe gas tank leak from corrosion on the tank, the tank was replaced by the dealer, consumer stated he smelled gas near the vehicle while it was parked in the driveway, the gas tank was found to be leaking,*jb
SEAT BELTS
09/06/1999
 When the blazer hit a deer none of the seat belts in the vehicle locked up, causing minor injuries to the driver and passenger. also, upon impact, a child was injured because the car seat flew into the back of the driver's seat. the vehicle was towed from the scene. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
09/18/1995
 Seat belts do not restrain, do not lock up upon hard braking. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
03/28/19951
 Consumer impacted another vehicle at 12:00 position, seat belts didn't hold to their potential, passengers both hit heads. tt
SEAT BELTS - INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
09/06/1999
 When the blazer hit a deer none of the seat belts in the vehicle locked up, causing minor injuries to the driver and passenger. also, upon impact, a child was injured because the car seat flew into the back of the driver's seat. the vehicle was towed from the scene. *ak
TIRES
08/19/1999
 On august 19 i was traveling at 65mph north bound on the 15 freeway in the #1 lane when the front end of my truck began to shimmy a bit and all of a sudden bam, the right front of my truck dipped and we were forced across 3 lanes of freeway, bounced off the embankment and stopped on the right shoulder of the i-15 at cajalco road off ramp. i went to ramona tire the next day and had the tire blow out replaced. on 8-20-99 i am again on the i-15 freeway and i feel my truck again start to shimmy, it was dark so exited the freeway and drove very slowly on side streets, upon my arrival home i looked at my tires and the left rear tire is coming apart. on 8-22-99 i went back to ramona tire in hemet and had all 3 of the firestone tires replaced, paying of course for the prorate of tire use and balance and mount. the first blow out caused $1119.00 dollars of damage to my truck, destroying the right running board, bending the tire rim and causing damage to the wheel well. i have yet to be reimbursed by firestone for this damage. i had my 3 children in the vehcile with me on both of these occasions. firestones ontario office had requested that i pay to have the blown tire shipped to tenn. i have not done this, and still have the tire in my pocession. *ak( dot number: 32115015 tire size: 15 )
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
08/10/200010
 The vehicle actually belongs to the u.s. navy. i used my name only as a point of contact. i am the transportation supervisor for the naval nedical research unit three in cairo egypt. i have seen and read the reports on the firestone recall, and i am experiencing the same problems with these tires. to date we have had 10 tires that the tread has pealed off the tire. the lastest caused a severe accident. i can supply pictures of two of the tires in question and of the blazer that was in the accident. my mailing address is bonnel ray, namru3, psc452 box 115, fpo ae, 09835-0007. the telephone number is 011-202-284 1375 ext 427. any information that you can send on the these tires would be greatly appreciated. thank you, bonnel v. ray( dot number: bfanyl1523 tire size: 10 r 15lt )